Award

Sawers Close Care and Support Service

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has awarded a contract to Quarriers to provide a Supported Living Service in Cowdenbeath, Fife, under the title "Sawers Close Care and Support Service." The tender is in the services industry category, specifically focusing on social protection. This contract, which falls under a limited procurement method due to the specific nature of the service and existing provider, was officially signed on 15th November 2024. The procurement rationale highlighted the need for continuity of care for individuals with complex care needs, with Quarriers being the incumbent provider and owner of the properties. Notable dates include the contract signing on 31st October 2024 and 15th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in care and support services. While the contract is specifically awarded to Quarriers, businesses in related sectors can benefit by observing compliance standards and service delivery expectations in similar tenders. Businesses with expertise in complex care and support services, as well as those capable of managing long-term care contracts, would be well-suited to compete in future tender opportunities of a similar nature. Furthermore, understanding the regulations and procurement methodologies, such as those cited under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, can provide a competitive edge in the industry.

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Notice Title

Sawers Close Care and Support Service

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. Fife Council intends to enter into a contract with Quarriers to provide a Supported Living Service in Cowdenbeath for a group of individuals requiring 24/7 care and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Supported Living Service in Cowdenbeath for a group of individuals requiring 24/7 care and support.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

This Service is for the provision of 24/7 care and support for a group of individuals with complex care needs. The incumbent Provider is the owner of the properties and has been delivering the service for 10 years. To ensure continuity of care for the individuals Fife Council intend to award this contract to the current Provider as allowed under Regulations 33 (1) and 76 (1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518822
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£732,243 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pasha Keir
Contact Email
pasha.keir@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUARRIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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